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The Hoi An City authorities announced the decision on November 28. The programme aims to create conditions for tourists to learn about and enjoy the unique values of history and culture of Hoi An; meanwhile it is expected to attract tourists to the locale. According to Vu Phung, Director of Hoi An city Centre for Culture and Sports, all visitors will have an opportunity to enjoy free entrance to the ancient town, enjoy the ancient cultural space of Hoi An and participate in activities at the relics, as well as visit Thanh Ha pottery village on December 4. The programme will remain on the anniversary of the ancient city’s recognition as a world cultural heritage, he added. … [Read more...] about Visitors to gain free entrance to Hoi An ancient town

The Hoi An Ancient Town will open free to visitors on December 4, as part of activities to mark the 19th anniversary of UNESCO’s recognition as a world heritage site, according to local authorities. A street in Hoi An Ancient Town Director of Hoi An city Centre for Culture and Sports, Vo Phung, announced on November 28 that all visitors will have chance to enjoy the ancient cultural space and participate in activities at the Hoi An Ancient Town and Thanh Ha pottery village for free on December 4. "The programme is part of activities to celebrate the ancient city’s 19th anniversary of UNESCO’s recognition as a world heritage site, and is expected to attract more visitors to the sites," Phung added. At present, entrance tickets to Hoi An Ancient Town cost VND80,000 (USD3.5) for Vietnamese visitors and VND120,000 for foreign visitors. … [Read more...] about Visitors to get free entrance to Hoi An Ancient Town

The ‘Night in the ancient town’ cultural event has become a festival that has elevated the image of Hoi An as visitors flock to the city to take part in the occasion. The Cau Pagoda sparkles during the event. A diverse folk performances from Hoi An were introduced at the festival. Artists delivered performances of Bai Choi, traditional and Tuong, a classical drama, to entertain the crowd. Traditional costumes of the 20th century were a feature at the event The streets were lit up majestically with lanterns. The ‘Night in the ancient town’ cultural event has become a festival that has elevated the image of Hoi An as visitors flock to the city to take part in the occasion. The Cau Pagoda sparkles during the event. A diverse folk performances from Hoi An were introduced at the festival. Artists delivered performances of Bai Choi, traditional and Tuong, a classical drama, to entertain the crowd. … [Read more...] about Night in Hoi An ancient town attracts visitors

An embankment project along part of the Hoai River, stretching from the iconic Japanese covered bridge to the Cam Nam Bridge, is classified as a priority in the national programme for climate change response. This project is expected to protect the UNESCO-recognised ancient town against erosion. Laying in the downstream of Thu Bon river, Hoi An ancient town in Quang Nam province faces weather threats every year. The concrete levee is 780 metres long. As it was stilted deep into Hoai river, helping the city stand still against flood while ensuring the landscape is left unaffected. The embankment is intended to mitigate the impact of climate change and increase the local people’s capacity to adapt to and live with flooding and sea level rises./.-VNA … [Read more...] about Embankment expected to protect ancient town from climate change

The ancient town of Hoi An was recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site in 1999. It is situated on the Hoai River - a tributary of the Thu Bon River, about 30km from Da Nang city. Most of the houses were built in the traditional style from the 17th to the 19th centuries, crowded along small streets throughout the town. One or two-storey houses like ‘tube houses’ are the most popular style of building in Hoi An. Visitors can savour the scenic views as they cruise along the Hoai river at sunset. Or walk along the ancient streets to enjoy a vast array of colourful lanterns. Tourists can stop at streetside shops to talk to friends or enjoy a bowl of Cao Lao (noodle dish of Hoi An) ..or discover other delicious food like Banh xeo (Vietnamese crepes) and My Quang (Quang noodles) when cruising along the Hoai River. Chua Cau, or the Japanese bridge, is a highlight of the ancient town. It was … [Read more...] about The peaceful beauty of Hoai River in Hoi An ancient town